Nintendo's E3 2017 online press conference has announced that Metroid Prime 4 is currently in development for Nintendo Switch.

The trailer shown didn't give away any gameplay, but simply gave fans a title in the brief teaser released just minutes ago, which featured little more than the Metroid Prime 4 logo.

Nintendo has also held back on revealed a release date for the game, but at this early stage you'd have to say that it's coming at the very earliest late 2018 as a Christmas release.

Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime was asked about a new Metroid game prior to the release of the Nintendo Switch, and his response was interesting.

Here's what he had to say:

"But we are aware that there are some key IP that consumers just can’t wait for the next true instalment in that franchise’s legacy. Suffice it to say, we’re aware of it, and talk to me in a year and let’s look back and see what’s happened."

There is no release date or info about the game just yet but fan excitement is naturally HUGE for the return of one of Nintendo's most celebrated series.

This wasn't the only Metroid announcement though, with Metroid: Samus Returns also announced.

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Metroid: Samus Returns won't be coming to Switch though, as it's only being released for the 3DS.

It does have a release date though with the game set to arrive this September 15.

Here's a little more information from Nintendo directly:

"Metroid: Samus Returns is an action-packed, side-scrolling shooter which has been remade to include engaging and immersive 3D visuals and a rich, atmospheric color palette. Metroid: Samus Returns launches September 15, 2017."